Kenneth Okonkwo accuses Taiwo Oyedele of lying over fuel discount

Lawyer and actor Kenneth Okonkwo has accused Taiwo Oyedele of lying over the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount policy, insisting that the intervention amounts to a form of fuel subsidy.
Okonkwo made the allegation during a discussion on Channels Television, where he questioned the government’s decision to describe the temporary reduction in petrol prices as a discount rather than a subsidy.
Speaking during the programme, Okonkwo argued that the policy met the definition of a subsidy because it was designed to reduce the cost of petrol and provide relief to Nigerians.
He said, “Now, what is subsidy? Subsidy is defined as a financial aid or support typically provided by a go...